Norway has an interesting record in FIFA Women’s World Cup on eight occasions in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019. They ween runners up in 1991 and won a tournament in 1995. And been in fourth place in 1999 and 2007. New Zealand vs Norway is the first match of the World Cpu.
New Zealand has six occasions in FIFA Women’s World Cup (1991, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023). They have never won any tournament but this time New Zealand and Australia are hosting the World Cup.
New Zealand vs Norway: 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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New Zealand stun Norway 1-0 and make history as they kick off the Women’s World Cup. Wilkinson’s goal made the difference in the first match of the Women’s FIFA World Cup.
New Zealand vs Norway Score
| Time | Team | Score | Team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 AM | New Zealand | 1-0 | Norway | 20 July 2023 |
New Zealand vs Norway: Highlights | Score | Prediction
New Zealand vs Norway will be the opening match for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which Australia and New Zealand host the game will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on 20th July 2023.
As per history, Norway has the best record in the World Cup and has a high chance to win the match but another hand side New Zealand squad has improved their game and Norway will win this match.
New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Squad
New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Squad
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Erin Nayler, Victoria Esson, Anna Leat. |
| Defenders | Claudia Bunge, Meikayla Moore, Katie Bowen, Mackenzie Barry, Elizabeth Anton, Ashleigh Ward, Ally Green, Anna Green, Kate Taylor. |
| Midfielders | Betsy Hassett, Daisy Cleverley, Emma Rolston, Malia Steinmetz, Grace Jale, Ava Collins. |
| Forwards | Gabi Rennie, Olivia Chance, Paige Satchell, Indiah-Paige Riley. |
| Coach | Jitka Klimková |
| Captain | Ali Riley |
A 4-4-2 system is purposed by Jitka Klimková, she likes to tinker with starting XI and hardly repeats the same player as the list.
New Zealand XI (4-3-3): Nayler; Bott, Riley, Brown, Ward; Jale, Hassett, Cleverley, Chance; Wilkinson, Rennie.
Norway 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Squad
Norway: 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Squad
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Guro Pettersen, Sunniva Skoglund, Aurora Mikalsen. |
| Defenders | Anja Sønstevold, Mathilde Harviken, Tuva Hansen, Maren Mjelde, Marit Bratberg Lund, Malin Brenn. |
| Midfielders | Ingrid Syrstad Engen, Vilde Bøe Risa, Guro Reiten, Thea Bjelde, Amalie Eikeland, Julie Blakstad, Frida Maanum, Elisabeth Terland, Cesilie Andreassen. |
| Forwards | Karina Sævik, Ada Hegerberg, Emilie Haavi, Anna Jøsendal. |
| Coach | Futoshi Ikeda |
| Captain | Maren Mjelde |
Norway XI (4-3-3): Mikalsen; Bjelde, Mjelde, Harviken, Hansen; Risa,Josendal; Haavi, Maanum, Reiten; Hegerberg.
